Telling Time Using an Analog Clock ⏰

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What is an analog clock?

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An analog clock is a timekeeping device that displays the time using a dial and hands that point to the hours and minutes.

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How do you read the hour hand on an analog clock?

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The hour hand is the shorter hand on the clock. It points to the current hour, and if it is between two numbers, the time is the lower number.

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How do you read the minute hand on an analog clock?

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The minute hand is the longer hand on the clock. It points to the current minute, with each number representing 5 minutes.

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What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour. For example, 3:15 is referred to as 'quarter past three'.

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What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

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'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour. For example, 2:45 is referred to as 'quarter to three'.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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How do you determine the time when the minute hand is on the 12?

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When the minute hand is on the 12, it indicates the start of a new hour.

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What does it mean when the minute hand is on the 6?

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When the minute hand is on the 6, it indicates that it is 30 minutes past the hour.

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How do you calculate the time if the hour hand is between two numbers?

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If the hour hand is between two numbers, the time is the lower number plus the fraction of the distance to the next number.

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What is the significance of the 12 on an analog clock?

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The 12 on an analog clock represents both the start of the hour and the top of the clock face.